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fatty acid

/ˈfæti ˈæsɪd/

Traduction: Acide carboxylique constitué d'une chaîne hydrocarbonée et d'un groupe carboxyle terminal, en particulier ceux présents sous forme d'esters dans les graisses et les huiles.

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/ˈfæti ˈæsɪd/C1formalscientific
  • frAcide carboxylique constitué d'une chaîne hydrocarbonée et d'un groupe carboxyle terminal, en particulier ceux présents sous forme d'esters dans les graisses et les huiles.

A carboxylic acid consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group, especially any of those occurring as esters in fats and oils.

  1. Chemical compoundB2formal

    A carboxylic acid with a long hydrocarbon chain, which is a fundamental component of fats and oils.

    fracide gras

    • Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain health.
    • The lab analyzed the fatty acid composition of the oil.
    • Saturated fatty acids are often solid at room temperature.
  2. Dietary componentB2formal

    A type of molecule found in food that the body uses for energy and cell structure.

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    • Avocados are rich in healthy fatty acids.
    • Trans fatty acids are considered harmful to heart health.
    • The doctor recommended increasing intake of unsaturated fatty acids.